But please, Coach Smith, do NOT stop talking. Rapids fans know you’re a great quote, with a unique long-view perspective. Keep telling it like it is.

And after Stevenage held Hotspur to a 0-0 draw Sunday, forcing a deciding match at Tottenham’s home White Hart Lane, Smith could have plenty to say. He remains undefeated as Borough’s coach, since taking the job 25 days ago.

Daniel was first introduced to soccer at age 6 while living in Düsseldorf, West Germany. He played youth soccer in West Germany until age 9, and then in Seattle, where he is originally from. He works as the day breaking news editor and also contributes on the Rapids beat.